Simulation of the Penetration Process of 7xxx Aluminum Alloy Laminates with Different Configurations

Aluminum alloy laminates have extensive applications in protective armor systems. A simulation-based approach was employed to investigate the anti-penetration performance of aluminum alloy laminates with different configurations. Experiments were carried out to study the mechanical properties of 7055 and 7075 aluminum alloys, and a J-C constitutive model was established for the 7055/7075 aluminum alloy laminate. Based on the J-C constitutive model, numerical simulation was performed to assess the anti-penetration performance of an aluminum alloy laminate with various configurations. Velocity curves during the projectile penetration process were obtained. The simulation results show that the four-layer laminate exhibits superior anti-penetration performance compared to the two-layer laminate. The four-layer laminate with the 7055/7075/7075/7055 configuration demonstrates optimal anti-penetration performance.